Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day · All-Purpose Cleaner
Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Lavender Liquid All-Purpose Cleaner
Liquid cleaner with no known PFAS-prone components. No public PFAS disclosure either way.
Mrs. Meyer's all-purpose cleaner is a liquid product without surface coatings, stain resistance finishes, or water repellency treatments that typically require PFAS. No PFAS claims made by the brand.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
aqueous liquid cleaner concentrate
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Lavender Cleaner is made of, ingredients and materials
Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Lavender is a water-based concentrate containing surfactants, lavender fragrance, and preservatives in aqueous solution. It contains no Teflon-type coating coatings, ceramics, or metal cookware components, eliminating the primary hazard classes for those product types. As a liquid cleaner concentrate, the main chemistry concerns are fragrance allergens and preservative systems, both common in household cleaners. The product is diluted substantially before use, further reducing exposure concentration.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
Lavender fragrance and synthetic fragrance constituents are present; lavender essential oil and linalool can trigger contact dermatitis or respiratory irritation in sensitive individuals. Incidence is low in the general population but not rare among fragrance-sensitive users.
Preservative-related irritation
Most aqueous cleaners contain preservatives such as methylisothiazolinone or phenoxyethanol to prevent bacterial growth. No specific ingredient list is provided here, so the preservative type cannot be confirmed, but contact irritation from preservatives is documented for some cleaner users at concentrate strength.
Eye and skin irritation from concentrate
Undiluted liquid cleaners, including water-based surfactant blends, can cause irritation if contacted directly. Dilution per label instructions reduces this risk substantially; proper use is not a high concern.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Microplastic content
No microplastics are documented in Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day formulations. Liquid cleaners do not inherently introduce microplastics unless intentionally added for texture; this is not on record for this product.
Heavy metals
All-purpose liquid cleaners do not require colored pigments or dyes in the same way cosmetics or ceramics do. No documented heavy metal contamination is on record for this brand's aqueous cleaners.
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day is owned by SC Johnson and markets itself under the 'Naturally Derived Ingredients' positioning, though this is not third-party certification. The brand does not publicly disclose PFAS testing or non-use statements, which is typical for mainstream household cleaners. No major product recalls or regulatory actions specific to this cleaner formulation are on record. The brand has not undergone independent safety audits or certifications like EWG Verified or Green Seal as of available public information.
How it compares in its category
Aqueous all-purpose cleaners as a category carry lower inherent hazard than many alternatives because they lack volatile organic solvents, Teflon-type coating aerosols, or caustic bases. Mrs. Meyer's positions itself between conventional cleaners (higher synthetic chemical load) and plant-based premium brands (higher cost, similar efficacy). No independent testing has shown this cleaner to be lower-hazard than other mainstream water-based all-purpose cleaners; differentiation is largely marketing and scent preference.
If you buy it
Dilute according to label instructions; undiluted concentrate can irritate skin or eyes. Use in well-ventilated spaces to minimize inhalation of fragrance compounds. Store at room temperature away from children and pets; the liquid form poses aspiration risk if ingested in quantity. Discontinue use if skin irritation develops; fragrance allergens affect a small subset of users. Check the label for preservative type and discontinue if unexplained respiratory or contact symptoms appear during or after use.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 72% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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